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PFAS found in MoCo pond and streams, prompting health advisory

Red, temporary fencing went up around a contaminated pond in Montgomery County, as leaders warn you to stay out of nearby waterways. County officials say your tap water is safe,but testing found elevated levels of PFASin a stormwater pond and nearby...

Dan Murphy • •1 min read
PFAS found in MoCo pond and streams, prompting health advisory
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PFAS found in MoCo pond and streams, prompting health advisory

Tap water is safe, county officials say

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Mike Murillo - WTOP

June 15, 2026 6:00 p.m.

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    Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis speaks Monday during a press conference in Rockville about PFAS contamination in a local pond and stream. Credit: Ceoli Jacoby

    Red, temporary fencing went up around a contaminated pond in Montgomery County, as leaders warn you to stay out of nearby waterways.

    County officials say your tap water is safe, but testing found elevated levels of PFAS in a stormwater pond and nearby streams near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in the Gaithersburg and Rockville area.

    At the pond, across Great Seneca Highway near where Decoverly Drive crosses, crews are putting up the fencing to keep people and pets out.

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